Track bulldozers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.3 million of track bulldozers in 2024 (535 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 535 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 901 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 954 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 3.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports track bulldozers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 71% |
| Japan | $646K | 28% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 39% below the world average of $7.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Track bulldozers exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported track bulldozers worth $1.4 million (725 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+837% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $800K | 58% |
| Saudi Arabia | $321K | 23% |
| Oman | $130K | 9.5% |
| Nigeria | $61K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $33K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $24K | 1.8% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait track bulldozers imports (HS 8429.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8429.11: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of track bulldozers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported track bulldozers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 535 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply track bulldozers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Japan (28%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of track bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $7.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of track bulldozers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2018 at $28.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export track bulldozers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $944 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for track bulldozers?
The HS code for track bulldozers is subheading 8429.11. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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